ALSPA Control System ALSPA HMI V6 Maintenance Server & Viewer Reference Manual

ALSPA Control System
ALSPA HMI (from V6.2)
Maintenance Server & Viewer
Reference Manual
ACCESSIBILITY OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
DATE 2015-04-03 STAT. CFE - Published
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3

1.1 Purpose of the Document ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Important Information ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Notice to Reader....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Risks & Protection .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Standards & Codes .................................................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Glossary ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Section 2 Presentation of the ALSPA HMI Maintenance Function ...................................... 8
2.1 Presentation ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Architecture .............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Maintenance Server ................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Maintenance Viewer ................................................................................................................................. 9
Section 3 Use of the ALSPA HMI Maintenance Viewer....................................................... 10
3.1 Access to the ALSPA HMI Maintenance Viewer ....................................................................................10
3.2 Principle of Monitoring ............................................................................................................................12
3.3 Methods of Navigation ............................................................................................................................13
3.4 Navigation with the Tree Structure Explorer ..........................................................................................16
3.5 Display of the Synthesis View ................................................................................................................17
3.6 Description of the Main Frame ...............................................................................................................19
3.7 Description of the Dynamic Variables ....................................................................................................20
3.8 Description of the Operating Modes .......................................................................................................21
3.8.1 General Operating Modes .................................................................................................................21
3.8.2 Operating Modes of ALSPA HMI Multi Stations (C30) ......................................................................22
3.8.3 Operating Modes of ALSPA HMI Stations (CIS or CVS) ..................................................................23
3.8.4 Operating Modes of ALSPA HMI Contronet Network .......................................................................23
3.8.5 Operating Modes of Cell Equipments ...............................................................................................24
3.9 Description of the Dynamic Status Box ..................................................................................................24
3.10 Description of the Sub-Element Frame ..................................................................................................25
3.11 Description of ALSPA HMI View ............................................................................................................25
3.12 Description of the Cells and Controllers Views ......................................................................................28
3.13 Information about Software Versions .....................................................................................................29
Section 4 Appendix............................................................................................................... 31
4.1 Modifying the colors associated with the fault levels ..............................................................................31
4.1.1 Principles ...........................................................................................................................................31
4.1.2 Procedure ..........................................................................................................................................32
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Section 1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Document
This document describes how to use the ALSPA HMI Maintenance function.
The ALSPA HMI Maintenance function is the diagnostic tool for the ALSPA Series 6
control system failures.
This document is applicable from the ALSPA HMI version 6.2 of the ALSPA Series 6
control system.
This document is intended for the personnel responsible for the operation,
administration and maintenance of the ALSPA Series 6 control system, including
customers, project leaders and system users.
This document is also intended for Alstom personnel involved in product
management and commissioning or in the development of specific applications.
1.2 Important Information
Alstom Power is committed to high quality products in compliance with

our high standards of quality.
Users and Installation staff that operate on the equipment are qualified
and are trained.
Before performing any action on the equipment, the user must read and
understand the Operating and Maintenance Manual.
To reduce risks for yourself and your equipment, only an accredited
technician shall service your equipment or work inside it.
Alstom is committed to top customer assistance services.

If you need further information or encounter a serious problem, please
contact:
Alstom Power
Automation & Control - Customer Support
Hardware repair
Annual preventive maintenance
Telephone, e-mail, fax, remote maintenance, Web facilities
On site intervention
Software maintenance
Training session for commissioning engineers and customer users.
Contact: helpdesk.control-systems@power.alstom.com

1.3 Notice to Reader
DANGER
Indicates a situation of imminent danger which, if it is not avoided, will
lead to death or serious injury. This indication is restricted to the most
extreme circumstances.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation, which if not avoided will lead
to death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if it is not avoided, may
cause minor or moderate injuries. This indication may also be used to
warn against unsafe practices.
ELECTRICAL WARNING
Indicates a potential electrical danger related to voltages, currents,

temperature, or other conditions that may cause an electric shock or
burn
Turn off and disconnect any electrical power supply before servicing.
Highlights instructions or other important information which must be

strictly respected
Points out generally important information.
Refers to a document.
Refers to a Medium.
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been
made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations
in hardware or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation,
operation, or maintenance.
Features may be described herein which are not present in all systems. Alstom assumes no obligation
of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.
In this publication, no mention is made of rights with respect to trademarks or trade names that may
attach to certain words or signs. The absence of such mention, however, in no way implies there is no
protection.
Partial reproduction of this document is authorized, but limited to internal use, for information only and
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any partial copy of the document bears a mention of its property, including the copyright statement.
ALSTOM, the ALSTOM logo and any alternative version thereof are trademarks and service marks of
ALSTOM. The other names mentioned, registered or not, are the property of their respective
companies.

1.4 Risks & Protection
ELECTRICAL WARNING
ELECTRICAL PROTECTION
This equipment presents dangers to the personnel and to the equipment

itself. These dangers are mainly electrical in nature, such as:
electric shock
transient increases and decreases in electrical power
electrostatic discharge
Working inside the equipment can have an impact on the physical
integrity of the person or the equipment itself.
During installation of the equipment, it must be powered down.
 Shut down properly your equipment and Power off it before
hardware installation.
CAUTION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
Most electronic equipment is affected by radio frequency interference

(RFI). Caution should be taken when using mobile communications
equipment near such equipment. Signs are on display near to the
equipment to warn against the use of mobile communications
equipment.
CAUTION
STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES
ALSPA system equipment contains components sensitive to electrostatic

discharges which can be damaged as a result of incorrect handling.
Working procedures (e.g. extracting a module) are described in the
manufacturer's documentation and must be followed. Equipment is fitted
with labels, so that staff can take anti-static precautions during handling.

1.5 Standards & Codes
The ALSPA control system equipment has been developed, manufactured and
tested to comply with relevant standards.
All these standards are indicated in the following document
[STD&COD] - ALSPA System - Standards and Codes - refer to the list of
documents of the project.
The user must always keep in mind that in order to achieve optimum operation of
the equipment the standards should be complied with.
The above-mentioned document details the certification and the operating and
electromagnetic environment in which your equipment must be used.
1.6 Glossary
ALSPA Series 6 Distributed Control System (DCS) of Alstom Power.

ALSPA OPTIPLANT Plant Optimization Solutions. OPTIPLANT Applications can be
add to the DCS in order to manage the performances, the
maintenance the scheduling of the plant
ALSPA HMI Architecture, Equipment and Control Room Workstations, also
refers to the control room software functions.
ALSPA Engineering and commissioning Tool of the ALSPA Control
CONTROCAD System. With this tool, engineer makes the ALSPA System
configuration for the plant, download the controllers and tunes
and maintain the system.
ALSPA Automation Automation level of the ALSPA system, it is constituted of
Cell Master controllers and I/O and field controllers and field
networks.
C10 It is a local ALSPA HMI station which manages together the
Real Time server function and the HMI functions.
C30 ALSPA HMI provided with several separated stations
comprising operator stations multi screens, Real Time and
Historian servers.
CE1000 / CE1500 / Inputs /outputs and field Controllers of ALSPA System.
CE2000 / CE3000
CE3500 Safety ALSPA CE3500, this kind of controllers ensures the Safety
Controller Functions IEC61508 SIL2 & SIL3 level.
Contronet Logical network included in Ethernet process Bus S8000
network dedicated to the ALSPA HMI stations communication.
HMI Gateway or ALSPA HMI Gateway type CSS-G offers a panel of
CSS-G communication protocols between of the ALSPA HMI and third
party Systems, the CSS-G is often seen as data server /
Controlled part.
Automation Cell ALSPA Automation Cell Gateway type CSS-F offers a panel of
Gateway or CSS-F

communication protocols at the controller level with third party
Systems, the CSS-F is often seen as Client / Controlling part
Ethernet Enterprise ALSPA Enterprise bus, it connects the ALSPA HMI stations
bus together for maintenance purposes or non critical function. It is
capable to connect third party functions.
Ethernet process ALSPA Ethernet network connecting all the cell controllers of a
Bus or S8000 Plant Unit together with ALSPA HMI. This Network is base on
Ethernet Technology. It is also named S8000.
Field Bus or E8000 Network which connects the Master controllers to the Field
controllers based on Ethernet Powerlink technology. It is also
named E8000
Historian Historical function for long term history of the events and
measurements of the plant. This function comprises data
servers and HMI viewers.
IMS Information Management System of ALSPA HMI provides
Statistics computation and reports generation. This function is
comprises data servers, report generator and report viewers.
I/O Controller These controllers manage the inputs and outputs coming from
Field Controller the sensors and devices of the plant. It can be placed near the
devices and be remote from the main controller.
Master Controller It is the main controller of the automation cell. It executes
or Cell Controller application software with the data coming from the I/O
controllers and controls the process by sending orders.
MFC3000 / Master Controllers of the ALSPA system.
MFC1000
OMM Operating & Maintenance Manual.
OS or CVS Operator stations which supports the operating HMI functions of
ALSPA HMI.
RTDS or CIS Real time Data servers: this function of the ALSPA HMI
manages in real time the process data coming from the plant.
The RTDS function uses the OPC function to exchange data
with the OS and the third part Applications.
The RTDS function communicates with the Automation Cell
through the Process Bus.

Section 2 Presentation of the ALSPA HMI Maintenance Function
2.1 Presentation
The ALSPA HMI Maintenance function is made-up of two parts:
The Maintenance Server which collects, elaborates and distributes the system
status;
The Maintenance Viewer which presents the status to the operator.
2.2 Architecture
2.3 Maintenance Server
The Maintenance Server has a link to the elementary controller faults server
(SAAM), which allows displaying the Fault Tables of the Controller and the list of
software component versions installed on the stations.
The Maintenance Server also provides configuration data relative to each
component of the system.
In a configuration comprising several ALSPA HMI systems linked on the same
Ethernet Enterprise Bus network, the Maintenance Server can be used to observe
the global and detailed operating modes of all the ALSPA HMI systems involved as
well as any connected devices from a single station.
The Maintenance Server is unavailable if the Ethernet Enterprise Bus of the ALSPA
HMI RTDS station (CIS) is disconnected.

2.4 Maintenance Viewer
The Maintenance Viewer provides a synthesized view of the component states and
faults of the ALSPA Series 6 control system.
The Maintenance Viewer is accessible from the System Structure Explorer,
Functional Structure, Variable List and Alarm List of the operator interface on any
ALSPA HMI station connected to the ALSPA Series 6 system.
From a global structure mimic, each component of the ALSPA Series 6 system can
be searched down to detailed mimics showing individual elements. Each element
can also be accessed directly from the system structure tree.
All malfunctions present at the time of consultation are available. Event histories and
chronologies are supplied to the ALSPA HMI Operation functions such as Historian.
Color-coded criticality levels are implemented to assist in the appraisal of the degree
of urgency associated with the correction of the malfunction.
The same synthesized data is also supplied by means of mimics produced
automatically and represented using Silverlight technology. There are three types of
mimics:
the first group of views shows the details of the control room and of the
controllers,
the second group shows the details at the automation cell level,
the third group gives details for the field networks.
The Maintenance Viewer allows the navigation between the mimic representation
and the synthesized arrays, and supplies data on the different components in the
system as the mouse cursor moves over them.
The Maintenance Viewer is unavailable on an ALSPA HMI Operator Station if the
Ethernet Enterprise Bus of this station is disconnected.
The users of the ALSPA HMI Maintenance Viewer are the operators and
maintenance engineers of the plant.

Section 3 Use of the ALSPA HMI Maintenance Viewer
3.1 Access to the ALSPA HMI Maintenance Viewer
The Maintenance Server viewer is accessible using the following different methods.
From the System Structure

In the ALSPA HMI System Structure explorer, right click any node and select the
‘Synthesis View’ or ‘Detail View’ option to see the required view of the Maintenance
Server viewer.

From the Functional Structure
In the ALSPA HMI Functional Structure explorer, right click any System Variable
and select the 'Open Maintenance View' option to open the Maintenance View.
From the Alarm List

Open the Alarm List for a System Variable in the Functional Structure and right
click any alarm to select the ‘Open Maintenance View’ option.

From the Variable List
Open the System Variable List and right click any variable and select the 'Open
Maintenance View' option.
3.2 Principle of Monitoring
Changes in the system (stations, cells and controllers) can be monitored by having
the variables updated cyclically (5 seconds).
The mimics are automatically updated without intervention of the user.

3.3 Methods of Navigation
The user can access the different state data in the following ways.
The user can browse the tree directly to access a given device, whatever its nature.
The user selects the display type by right clicking the component branch. Otherwise,
according to the branch level, a default display type is used.
The user can navigate via the detailed view ( ).
Synthesized array of system faults and states at Control Room level

The user can navigate via the mimics ( ).
System mimic of the maintenance server at Control Room level

The maintenance server acts as a control panel used to monitor the system that
operates on 4 sub-systems:
ALSPA HMI sub-system composed of the CIS (RTDS Server) and CVS (Operator
station) elements (A),
Ethernet Process Bus sub-system (S8000) (B),
Cell sub-system composed of cell controller and field device elements (C).
Field network sub-system comprising the equipment connected to a field network
(D).
When an element composing the system fails, the fault impacts all the higher levels
in the system. The source of the failure can be identified by searching the tree down
to the level of the fault.
Each element of a sub-system is involved in producing the synthesized data

presented at the level of that sub-system.
In addition, the server has a link with the elementary controller faults and with the
SAAM. The server also provides configuration data relative to each element in the
system.

3.4 Navigation with the Tree Structure Explorer
Once the System Structure of the Plant tab is opened, the left pane of the main
ALSPA HMI window displays the ALSPA system tree structure.
This tree shows the components of the HMI stations on which the connection is
established. It also shows the automation cell elements when the tree under the CIS
is expanded.
 Click the successive branches of the tree shown in the left pane to browse the
elements of the ALSPA system.
 Double click on any of the elements to display a detailed view in the main
frame.
The system is described as a hierarchy structure according to the different levels

outlined below:
ALSPA system federated by an engineering network (site)
ALSPA HMI system(s)
ALSPA HMI stations (CIS, CVS)
S8000 Process Bus networks
ALSPA Automation Cells
Four different types of elements can be accessed from the navigation tree:
Devices:
ALSPA HMI stations
ALSPA Automation Cell controllers
Field controllers
Other devices that make up the system

Systems (groups of devices for which an operating mode can be defined):
Global ALSPA system
ALSPA HMI
Cells
Networks
Engineering network
S8000 Process Bus networks)
Functions or Services
Applications installed on the devices for which an operating mode can be
defined. The Enterprise network is represented on each station as an interface
function (Contronet).
Each element of the ALSPA system architecture represented in the tree gives
access to a different type of data:
Static or configuration data
Operating mode of the element
This is dynamically input data used to determine the current operating mode of
the element (Active, Standby, Starting, etc.).
Status data
Dynamic variables
3.5 Display of the Synthesis View
This mimic provides a graphical synthesis of the status of the sub-systems visible
from the station.
Right-click the ALSPA HMI in the tree structure and select Synthesis view to open
the overall graphical representation of the ALSPA System. This view shows all
the CIS, CVS, Historian, Gateways, Unit Controllers and Unit Networks of the
system.
Right click the CIS station and select Synthesis view to open the overall graphical
representation of the ALSPA System. This view shows the CIS station that needs
to be seen.

Right click the unit network and select Synthesis view to open the overall graphical
representation of the ALSPA System. This view shows the Unit network that
needs to be seen.
 Right click the cell controller or E8000 under any cell controller and select
Synthesis View. This view displays the graphical representation of all
equipments present under the cell controller and the E8000 network of that
cell controller.
The views are automatically updated (2s refresh interval by default).

3.6 Description of the Main Frame
The main frame can display different types of data regarding the elements of the
system.
The Current Element menu displays the dynamic status or the static configuration data
of the selected element.
 Click the button, present in the toolbar of the Graphical view in the right
pane, to go back to the previously visited page.
 Click the button, present in the toolbar of the Graphical view in the right
pane, to go to the next page.
The navigation link thread allows you to navigate backward to a previously visited
page.
 Click the icon to show the parent element on the Detailed View page.
 Click the icon to mask/unmask the current element frame in order to display
only the sub-element frame.

3.7 Description of the Dynamic Variables
Each of the dynamic variables is classified according to 5 fault levels. The default
colors associated to these levels correspond to the ones defined for the degrees of
urgency in the Controcad color palette (cf. § 4.1.1).
Fault Default Meaning Description

Level Color Code
Level 1 Blue OK Status OK with the element operating
normally.
Level 2 Green Warning Status OK, but the element is
operating in an alternative mode
conditioned by a user action (Test
Mode for ALSPA HMI, forced value on
a device), or in a mode requiring user
action (fault acknowledgement).
Level 3 Yellow Minor Fault Non-blocking fault; fault not directly
affecting the operation of the element
(element redundancy failure, e.g.
stand-by CIS).
Level 4 Pink Major Fault Blocking fault; loss of a part of the
element or impaired element
functionality.
Level 5 Red Critical Fault Critical fault; element status data is
unobtainable, element is inaccessible
or total loss of functionality.
When you modify the color of a fault level in the Controcad color palette,
the color is not updated accordingly in the Maintenance Viewer. A manual
modification is necessary (cf. § 4.1).

3.8 Description of the Operating Modes
3.8.1 General Operating Modes
The Operating Mode box provides an overview of the status of the current element:
The operating mode and the associated operational level show whether the element
is present and is functioning normally. For certain elements, it can be used to
indicate in which mode the element is running.
The associated operational level is in principle conditioned by the operating mode
but can also be affected (negatively) by the system view rules outlined above.
The general operating modes and operational levels used are given below:
Operating Mode Operational Description
Level
Operational Level 1 Indicates that the element is running, without
specifying any particular operating mode.
Not Accessible Level 5 Indicates that the element is not accessible
(powered off, inaccessible via network, etc.).
For CIS or CVS stations, this mode indicates
that the real time application is stopped
(blocking message or exception).
Stopped Level 5 The element is stopped, but is accessible. For
an ALSPA HMI, this mode is also the fallback
mode that replaces Unavailable.
Stopping Level 5 The element is in the process of stopping.
Uninitialized Level 3 The element (often a function) has not yet
been started.
Initializing Level 3 The element (often a function) is being
initialized.
Fault Level 5 The element is considered to present a fatal
fault. This mode applies especially to functions
or network interfaces.
Not Monitored Level 1 The device concerned produces no status
data allowing an operating mode to be
calculated.
Unavailable Level 5 Mode of the element cannot be acquired by
the maintenance server. This is the fallback
value when no information can be obtained on
the element, e.g. during the start-up phase.
This value also appears in certain transient
phases in which the maintenance server is
itself unable to acquire the variables due to a
temporary overload of the processor.

More precise operating modes can be used to indicate the mode in which the
element is running:
Operating Mode Operational Running Mode of Element
Level
Master Operational Level 1 Specifies that a redundant element is Master
and operational.
Stand-By Operational Level 1 Specifies that a redundant element is
operational, but operating in Standby mode.
Standalone Level 3 Specifies that a single element is
Operational operational.
Starting Level 3 Specifies that a non-redundant element is in
the start-up phase.
Master Starting Level 3 Specifies that a redundant element is Master,
but in start-up phase.
Stand-By Starting Level 3 Specifies that a redundant element is in
start-up phase, but in Standby mode;
StandaloneStarting Level 3 Specifies that a single element is in the start-
up phase.
In addition to the modes listed above, specific operational modes linked to the
nature of the element itself can also be displayed.
3.8.2 Operating Modes of ALSPA HMI Multi Stations (C30)
The operating modes of ALSPA HMI Multi Stations (C30) are as given below.
Operating Mode Level Description
Dual Server Operational Level 1 Both CIS devices are operational.
Test Mode Shared Level 2 Both CIS devices are operational,
Operational but operating in Shared Test Mode.
Single Server Level 3 Only one of the CIS devices is
Operational operational.
Dual Server Inserting Level 3 One CIS is operational and the
second is being inserted.
Test Mode Shared Level 3 One CIS is operational; the second
Starting is starting in Shared Test Mode.

3.8.3 Operating Modes of ALSPA HMI Stations (CIS or CVS)
The operating modes of CIS or CVS stations are as given below:

Test Mode Operational Level 2 The CVS is started, but connected
to a CIS in shared Test Mode.
Test Mode Master Level 2 The CIS is Master, but in shared
Operational Test Mode.
Test Mode Master Level 3 The CIS is starting in Master mode,
Starting but in shared Test Mode.
Test Mode Starting Level 3 The CVS is starting, but is
connected to a CIS in shared Test
Mode.
Initializing from CAC Level 5 The station is in start-up phase and
is requesting permission to start
from the CAC.
Initializing Level 5 The station is authorized to start
and is in the process of determining
the start-up mode (Master, Stand-
By etc.).
3.8.4 Operating Modes of ALSPA HMI Contronet Network
The operating modes of Contronet (network included in S8000 network dedicated to

the ALSPA HMI stations communication) are as given below.
Master Operational Level 1 The Contronet is operational and
active on a CIS operating in Master
mode, or in shared Test Mode.
Slave Operational Level 1 The Contronet is operational on a
CVS and operating in slave mode
(client) regarding the CIS.
Stand-By Operational Level 1 The Contronet is operational, but
inactive, on a CIS that is in Stand-
by mode.

3.8.5 Operating Modes of Cell Equipments
The operating modes of Cell Equipments are as given below.

Not Configured (Idle) Level 5 Non-configured mode signalled by
the equipment.
Configured Level 5 Configured mode signalled by the
device.
Not Inserted (Configured) Level 5 For a CE3000 equipment
corresponds to a uninserted
equipment, (equivalent to the
configured mode).
In Maintenance Level 5 In Maintenance mode signalled by
the equipment
3.9 Description of the Dynamic Status Box
The Dynamic Status box displays a synthesized data table of operating modes for
each function of the current element.
The Static Configuration Data box provides information such as the version number,
the station address etc.
When the current element is a CIS or a CVS, the Software Versions link gives access
to a software version numbers for Windows, HMI interface, and patches.
When the current element is a controller, a link gives access to a detailed list of all
faults.

3.10 Description of the Sub-Element Frame
The sub-element frame can be displayed if the current element is not a terminal
element.
To open the sub element, click the underlined Element.
The sub-element frame displays synthesized data for each sub-element of the
current element:
Operating mode
Sub-element link
Synthesized table of the operating modes of the sub-elements of the sub-element
(links via the fault levels provide access to the sub-element)
3.11 Description of ALSPA HMI View
This view provides animated data on the status of various connections and operator
stations:
Status of CIS stations: the station operating mode label with fault level color
coding;
Status of CVS stations & cells: fault level color coding;
Status of network connections:
Contronet
Dual Link
S8000

Animation of the connection with fault level
Roll over the mouse on a station or a cell to display a help tip with additional
information.
Links to cells:
 Click a cell to display the detailed mimic of the cell on the ALSPA HMI
maintenance server.
Links to CIS or CVS stations:
 Click a CIS or CVS to display the detailed view of the CIS or CVS.
Example of ALSPA HMI views:


3.12 Description of the Cells and Controllers Views
This view provides the status of:

Cell controllers: operating mode label with fault level color coding;
S8000 network connections of the cell controller: animation of the connection with
the fault level;
Field controllers: fault level color coding;
E8000 network connections: animation of the connection with the fault level;
Profibus / E8000 network connections;
CE3500 controllers.
Roll over the mouse on a controller icon to display a help tip with additional
information.
Link to controllers:
 Click a controller to display the detailed mimic of the controller on the
maintenance server.
You can access the stations internal faults from the SAAM window.
To access the SAAM:

 Go to the ALSPA HMI main menu;
 Select the detailed view of controller and select SAAM#1/SAAM#2
Example of ALSPA CE3000 Controller Status view:

3.13 Information about Software Versions
In the detailed view of each CVS or CIS, you can find information about the software
versions installed on the station.
 Right click a station in the tree view and select Detail view.
 Click the Software Versions link.
The following window opens:

Description of the fields:
Field Description
GENERIQUE Version number and installation date of the ALSPA HMI
function.
The subproduct version is the build number.
CENTRALOG-TOOLS Version number and installation date of ALSPA HMI Tools.
The subproduct version is the build number.
WINDOWS Versions of Windows OS and third-party software installed
on the station.
Patches List of the patches applied since the first installation of the
ALSPA HMI function (“GENERIQUE”).
Every upgrade of the station is historized.
The Components field indicates the version number and
release date of the patch.
The Date field indicates when the patch was applied on the
station.

Section 4 Appendix
4.1 Modifying the colors associated with the fault levels
4.1.1 Principles
The colors associated with the fault levels are defined in the Controcad color palette:
By default:
Rank palette Red Green Blue
Urgency degree 4 = 84 00 FF 00 Green
Urgency degree 3 = 83 E3 CC 00 Orange
Urgency degree 2 = 82 FF 99 99 Pink
Urgency degree 1 = 81 FF 00 00 Red
Normal 80 00 80 FF Blue
The corresponding color definitions for the Maintenance Viewer can be found in the
pywa_INSERT_FAULT_LEVELS.sql file from the ALSPA HMI SIC station:
Level
In this file, the color values are in hexadecimal format.

Correspondence between fault levels in Maintenance Viewer and Controcad degree
of urgency:
Fault Level Name in color palette Rank in color palette
Level 1 Normal 80
Level 2 Degree of urgency 4 84
4.1.2 Procedure
To modify a fault level color in the Maintenance Viewer in accordance with the color
chosen in Controcad color palette, perform the following steps:
On the SIC station, under “exe” account:
 Copy the file “pywa_INSERT_FAULT_LEVELS.sql” located in
"F:\P320\CONFDATA\exe\oc” folder and paste it to some other location to work in
it.
 In your working copy, modify the color code of your choice by converting the
Controcad color decimal value in hexadecimal value.
 Save the modification(s).
 Copy the customized file and paste it to "F:\P320\CONFDATA\exe\oc”.
This file replaces the default file on the SIC station.
On the CIS stations, under “exe” account:

 Launch the “Deliver \ Install” of the PMWS function.
If you reinstall or upgrade the functions, you will need to repeat this
procedure.


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ALSPA Control System

ALSPA HMI (from V6.2)

Maintenance Server & Viewer

ACCESSIBILITY OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

DATE 2015-04-03 STAT. CFE - Published

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Section 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3

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1.1 Purpose of the Document

1.2 Important Information

Alstom Power is committed to high quality products in compliance with

Alstom is committed to top customer assistance services.

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Indicates a potential electrical danger related to voltages, currents,

Highlights instructions or other important information which must be

Points out generally important information.

ALSPA Control System - ALSPA HMI (from V6.2) GFR-020C04020-EDC-200135-en Rev.D

This equipment presents dangers to the personnel and to the equipment

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

Most electronic equipment is affected by radio frequency interference

STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES

ALSPA system equipment contains components sensitive to electrostatic

ALSPA Control System - ALSPA HMI (from V6.2) GFR-020C04020-EDC-200135-en Rev.D

ALSPA Series 6 Distributed Control System (DCS) of Alstom Power.

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The ALSPA HMI Maintenance function is made-up of two parts:

2.3 Maintenance Server

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3.1 Access to the ALSPA HMI Maintenance Viewer

From the System Structure

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From the Alarm List

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3.2 Principle of Monitoring

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The user can navigate via the detailed view ( ).

Synthesized array of system faults and states at Control Room level

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System mimic of the maintenance server at Control Room level

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Each element of a sub-system is involved in producing the synthesized data

ALSPA Control System - ALSPA HMI (from V6.2) GFR-020C04020-EDC-200135-en Rev.D

The system is described as a hierarchy structure according to the different levels

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3.5 Display of the Synthesis View

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The views are automatically updated (2s refresh interval by default).

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Fault Default Meaning Description

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3.8.1 General Operating Modes

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3.8.2 Operating Modes of ALSPA HMI Multi Stations (C30)

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The operating modes of CIS or CVS stations are as given below:

Operating Mode Level Description

3.8.4 Operating Modes of ALSPA HMI Contronet Network

The operating modes of Contronet (network included in S8000 network dedicated to

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The operating modes of Cell Equipments are as given below.

3.9 Description of the Dynamic Status Box

ALSPA Control System ALSPA HMI V6 Maintenance Server & Viewer Reference Manual

ALSPA Control System ALSPA HMI V6 Maintenance Server & Viewer Reference Manual